TIMSS & PISA Specialist Tutor

Role Overview

We are seeking an analytical and experienced TIMSS & PISA Specialist Tutor to support learners in developing the mathematical, scientific, reading, and problem-solving competencies assessed through international benchmarking studies.

The successful candidate will prepare students using competency-based, application-focused, and reasoning-rich instruction aligned with the skills commonly assessed in the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study and the Programme for International Student Assessment.

This role is intended to improve underlying academic competencies rather than coach students to memorise confidential or restricted assessment content.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess learners’ current skills in mathematics, science, reading, and applied problem-solving

• Develop personalised or group-based preparation programmes

• Teach higher-order thinking, reasoning, interpretation, application, and real-world problem-solving

• Support mathematics skills including number, algebra, geometry, measurement, data, and probability

• Support science skills across Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and scientific inquiry

• Develop reading literacy, information retrieval, interpretation, evaluation, and written reasoning

• Teach learners to analyse graphs, charts, tables, diagrams, and multi-step information

• Develop scientific reasoning, evidence evaluation, and experimental interpretation

• Teach mathematical modelling and application in authentic contexts

• Support digital problem-solving and computer-based assessment readiness

• Use publicly available released items and educator-created practice materials

• Familiarise learners with common question formats without reproducing restricted assessment materials

• Teach time management, question interpretation, and response-planning strategies

• Develop learner confidence in unfamiliar and interdisciplinary problems

• Conduct benchmark-style practice assessments

• Analyse errors and identify recurring competency gaps

• Provide intervention plans based on assessment results

• Support schools with enrichment sessions, workshops, and targeted learner programmes where appropriate

• Communicate progress clearly to parents, schools, and programme coordinators

• Maintain academic integrity, confidentiality, and professional boundaries

  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Mathematics, Science, English, Educational Assessment, Curriculum Studies, Psychology, or a related field

• MOHRE Tutor Permit or eligibility to obtain

• Minimum 3 years’ experience teaching Mathematics, Science, English, or assessment preparation

• Strong understanding of competency-based and international benchmarking assessments

• Demonstrated experience teaching applied reasoning and higher-order thinking

• Strong data interpretation and analytical skills

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Educational Assessment, Curriculum and Instruction, Mathematics Education, Science Education, Literacy, or a related discipline

• PGCE, B.Ed., QTS, or recognised teaching qualification

• Experience supporting schools with TIMSS, PISA, PIRLS, or other international assessments

• Experience in school improvement, assessment coordination, or curriculum leadership

• Experience analysing learner-performance data

• Knowledge of international assessment frameworks

• Experience delivering teacher training or school workshops

• Familiarity with computer-based assessment environments

  
  

UAE Licensing Requirements

Tutors providing direct private educational instruction in the UAE must hold a valid MOHRE Tutor Permit or equivalent work authorisation.

Applicants must not claim to represent the OECD, IEA, TIMSS, PISA, PIRLS, or any official assessment authority unless formally appointed and authorised.

Tutors must not obtain, reproduce, distribute, or teach confidential, restricted, leaked, or unauthorised assessment materials. Preparation must use publicly released content, curriculum-aligned materials, and independently developed practice activities.

UAE Visa & Work Eligibility

Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the UAE through one of the following:

• Own UAE Employment Visa

• Golden Visa

• Green Visa

• Freelance Permit

• Dependent Visa with legal work eligibility

• Any other valid UAE work authorisation

  
  

Required Experience

• 3+ years teaching relevant academic subjects

• Experience delivering assessment-focused intervention

• Experience teaching applied reasoning and problem-solving

• Experience analysing assessment data

• Experience creating competency-based learning activities

• Experience supporting individual learners or school groups

• Experience communicating results and intervention recommendations

  
  

Required Skills

• TIMSS preparation

• PISA preparation

• Competency-based education

• Mathematical literacy

• Scientific literacy

• Reading literacy

• Higher-order thinking

• Real-world problem-solving

• Data interpretation

• Assessment analysis

• Curriculum alignment

• Question-design awareness

• Progress monitoring

• Educational reporting

• Workshop facilitation

• Academic integrity

• Parent and school communication

• Safeguarding and confidentiality

  
  

Benefits

• Flexible freelance schedule

• Competitive specialist and programme rates

• Opportunity to work with individual learners and school groups

• Opportunity to support international benchmarking readiness

• Professional development opportunities

• Collaborative multidisciplinary team

• Opportunity to strengthen learners’ real-world reasoning and problem-solving abilities

  
  

Application Process

To apply, submit:

• Updated CV

• Professional photo

• Educational certificates

• Teaching or assessment qualifications

• Professional licences, if applicable

• Evidence of TIMSS, PISA, PIRLS, or competency-based assessment experience

• Examples of assessment programmes, workshops, or intervention work where available

• Emirates ID, if available

• Passport copy

• UAE visa copy

• NOC from employer, if required

• DHA / DOH / MOHAP licence or eligibility letter, where required

• Police Clearance Certificate, preferred

• References

  
  

Onboarding form link: https://simone3243.wixforms.com/f/7464618199665869825

Equal Opportunity Statement

Simone’s Tutoring is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all professionals. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, nationalities, and experience levels.